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Which of the following best describes an operating system (OS)?
Which of the following best describes an operating system (OS)?
- A set of programs that controls and manages the hardware and software resources of a computer system (correct)
- A program that executes multiple programs concurrently and shares system resources
- A software layer that allows hardware and applications to collaborate efficiently
- A user interface that allows direct interaction with the computer
What is the role of an OS in a computer system?
What is the role of an OS in a computer system?
- To collaborate efficiently between hardware and applications
- To provide a user interface for direct interaction with the computer
- To control and manage the hardware and software resources (correct)
- To execute multiple programs concurrently and share system resources
Where does an OS lie in the computer system architecture?
Where does an OS lie in the computer system architecture?
- Between the hardware and applications (correct)
- Between the user interface and applications
- Between the user interface and hardware
- Between the applications and system resources
What is one of the key functions of modern operating systems?
What is one of the key functions of modern operating systems?
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What does multiprogramming technology enable in operating systems?
What does multiprogramming technology enable in operating systems?
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Study Notes
Operating System (OS) Overview
- An OS is a set of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services to computer programs.
Role of an OS
- An OS acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and user-level applications, controlling the allocation of system resources such as memory, CPU time, and storage.
OS Architecture
- An OS lies between the computer hardware and user-level applications in the computer system architecture.
Key Functions of Modern OS
- One of the key functions of modern operating systems is to enable multitasking, allowing multiple applications to run concurrently.
Multiprogramming Technology
- Multiprogramming technology enables multiple programs to be loaded into memory at the same time, increasing system performance and efficiency.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of operating systems with this quiz! Learn about the role of an operating system in managing hardware and software resources in a computer system. Explore key concepts such as user interfaces and the relationship between an operating system and applications.
